When we talk about racial justice, too often the focus is on Black and white experiences. But there’s another powerful story—one of Indigenous people across North and South America, whose histories, cultures, and perspectives offer invaluable insight into the impacts of colonization and the resilience of Indigenous communities today. From the moment European settlers arrived, Indigenous people faced a fierce campaign to take their lands, erase their histories, and disrupt their ways of life. 

As you engage in this challenge, you’ll see that colonization didn’t just impact land—it altered entire ecosystems, cultures, and generations of human, plant, and animal life. Much of what we know now about Indigenous history has only recently been reclaimed, with new resources, voices, and perspectives long silenced by white supremacy emerging daily. 

This learning journey is a work in progress, full of stories, truths, and experiences that reflect the diversity of over 500 Indigenous Nations in the US and 600 in Canada. Each has its own history, and together, they deepen our understanding of justice, resilience, and respect. 

We invite you to explore with an open heart and mind, honoring the voices of those who came before and those who are still here. By engaging in this challenge you are joining in the effort to change the narrative about who Indigenous North Americans are and always have been, and sustain meaningful solidarity across communities.